nuokkua — meaning in English

English meaning

• doze verb To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
• nod verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.

Senses

nuokkua is used for these senses in English:

• doze (intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.
• nod (intransitive) To gradually fall asleep.

doze — full definition

1. verb To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
2. noun A short, light sleep.

nod — full definition

1. verb To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
2. verb To let the head droop as one starts to fall asleep.
3. noun The gesture of moving the head up and down, showing agreement or greeting.
4. noun A brief mention or reference to something.

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